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Monday, June 15, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, June 15, 2026

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Controversy surrounding Saudi oil sponsor at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Soccer/ World Cup Controversy— By Kathryn Carley, producer, Commonwealth News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Critics of FIFA World Cup sponsor Aramco say the Saudi-owned oil giant is using soccer to sportswash its image as one of the world’s largest climate polluters. Aramco signed an estimated $400 million, multiyear deal with FIFA, securing high-profile branding rights for […]

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

By Guest Contributor Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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LA World Cup 26 Fan Zone events coming to Downtown Burbank

LA World Cup 26/Fan Zone Events— TICKETS NOW LIVE! Los Angeles World Cup ’26 Fan Zone at Downtown Burbank Be part of the excitement as the world comes together right here in Downtown Burbank for the Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone, happening July 18 – 19, on San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia Boulevard and Angeleno Avenue. Tickets now […]

Monday, April 6, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, April 6, 2026

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UCLA women’s basketball team wins first NCAA championship

Sports/UCLA Women’s Basketball Team— The UCLA Bruins’ tough women’s basketball team woke up this morning not as hopefuls or wannabes, but as NCAA champions! In a powerful show of talent, skill, and dominance, the UCLA Lady Bruins beat the South Carolina Gamecocks 79–51 to capture the national title in Phoenix yesterday. UCLA came into the game as an underdog […]

Saturday, February 21, 2026

By Guest Contributor Saturday, February 21, 2026

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Downtown Burbank selected a Fan Zone for World Cup 2026

Sports/Burbank— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Downtown Burbank Announced as an Official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone [Burbank, CA] — [February 20, 2026] — Downtown Burbank announced it has been selected by the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee as a Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone, joining a region-wide celebration as Los Angeles prepares […]

Friday, January 9, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, January 9, 2026

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Four arrested in connection with LA Sports Cards burglary

Suspects Arrested Burbank Police believe they have cracked the case of that high-profile burglary at the LA Sports Cards store in the Media City. The early morning crime last month resulted in the theft of approximately $100,000 in collectible merchandise. The loot reportedly included Pokémon trading card products, rare sports cards, and other valuable collectibles. The break-in occurred on […]

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, November 5, 2025

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Highlights of the Dodgers’ victory celebration of World Series 2025 win

Thousands of jubilant fans attended the celebration of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series 2025 win in Downtown Los Angeles on Monday, November 2025. The fans, the players, and the Dodgers organization were all still on a high after the team’s incredible win in game 7 last Saturday. It was history-making. The first time in 25 years that a team […]

Sunday, November 2, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, November 2, 2025

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champions

What a team! What a series! The Dodgers won the 2025 World Series and entered the history books. The boys in Dodger blue are the first team to win back-to-back World Series in 25 years. The pride of SoCal did it in a do-or-die game 7, with the kind of twists and turns one sees in a Hollywood movie script. […]

Friday, October 10, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, October 10, 2025

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Magic Johnson named 2026 Grand Marshal of Tournament of Roses Parade

Earvin “Magic” Johnson, NBA legend, billionaire, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has a special event coming up on New Year’s Day. Johnson is the 2026 Rose Parade Grand Marshal. So he will be riding in some grand vehicle rolling down Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena during the Rose Parade festivities. Tournament of Roses President Mark Leavens made the announcement last Wednesday, October 8. […]

Saturday, March 29, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, March 29, 2025

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Entertainment Snips and Bites — March 29, 2025

Script and film deals Apparently, it didn’t take long for Hollywood to get inspired by “Signalgate.” The Trump Administration continues to struggle with the scandal over a journalist accidentally added to a chat with White House officials discussing military actions in Yemen. Meanwhile, a deal was announced a few days ago for actor, comedian, and successful pitchman Kevin Hart to […]